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Job Description

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Includes vascular technologists.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,100.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 53,760 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Cardiac Catheterization Technician”

Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.

Related Technology & Tools

Electrocardiography EKG tape reading scanners
Grollmann catheters
C-clamps
Mechanical stethoscopes
Glucometers
Caval filters
Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Ultracentrifuges
Balloon catheters
Mercury sphygmomanometers
Tourniquets
Lead aprons
Distal embolic protection devices
Light and sound machines
Intravenous IV tubing
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTCA equipment
Rotoblators
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
Dual chamber pacemakers
Hemodynamic monitors
Surgical trays/tables
Suture devices
Blood gas analyzers
Pacemakers
X ray machines
Brachial artery needles
Image capturing and transmission systems
Transluminal extraction catheters
Image storage systems
Electrocardiography EKG electrodes
Venipuncture needles
Myocardial biopsy forceps
Personal computers
Medrad injectors
Vector-cardiographs
Electronic stethoscopes
Chemical sterilizers
Vena caval filters
Blood collection syringes
Light meters
NIH catheters
Indeflators
Scan converters
Oximeters
Bird's nest inferior vena caval filters
Heart catheters
Lead collars
Oxygen therapy systems
Pressure tubing
Intravenous IV syringes
Silicone lead end caps
Evacuated blood collection tubes
Angiojets
Pacing generators
Cardio-page writers
Electronic blood pressure units
Swan Ganz artery catheters
Nitric oxide administration equipment
Holter monitors
Tablet computers
Miller catheters
Thermal printers
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implants
Fluoroscopes
Physiological monitoring and analysis systems
Notebook computers
Film processing equipment
Lasers
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Defibrillators
Coagulation testing equipment
Desktop computers
Portable electrocardiography EKG machines
Laser printers
Wave wires
Guidewires
Electrocardiography EKG units
Thermodilution cardiac output computers
Coronary stents
Intra-aortic balloon pumps IABP
Automated external defibrillators AED
Heart probes
Contrast power injectors
Mechanical thrombolytic devices
Pacemaker analyzers
Sterile blood lancets
Radiofrequency ablation catheters
Laboratory microscopes
Therapeutic treadmill exercisers
Computerized lung analyzers
Pressure injectors
Activated clotting time ACT lab equipment
Radi pressure wires
Brockenbrough needles
Cardiovascular catheter sheaths
Rheolytic thrombectomy systems
Defense digital imaging network-picture archiving and communications systems DIN-PACS
Spirometers
Microscopes
Transseptal sheaths
Intravenous IV locks
3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
Central venous catheters
Ventricular demand pacemakers
Arterial line stop-cocks
Plethysmography machines

Information systems integration software
Electronic medical record EMR software
Microsoft Excel
Internet or intranet image distribution software
Microsoft Word
Diagnostic image review software
Microsoft Office
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
MEDITECH software
Practice management software PMS
Structured data entry software
Database software
JavaScript
Cardinal Health Pyxis CII Safe
Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Web browser software